@VamcastStudy

VAMCAST aims to produce a valid, reliable #communication screening tool to help #healthcare professionals complete more inclusive #mentalcapacity assessments

 Manchester, UK
mmu.ac.uk/research/research-centres/hpac/projects/vamcast
Joined September 2023
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Do you have #aphasia and live in Bury, Oldham, Salford or Rochdale? Are you interested in participating in research about a new #communication screen called #MCAST? We are looking for volunteers who have had a stroke 6+ months ago. Please contact us on 07340716652 for information
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Check out our latest blogpost from #Research #Nurse Jenny Mather @NCAresearchNHS about recruiting participants from #carehomes to @VamcastStudy bsgsigcarehomesblog.co.uk/re… @Research_Future @crbrownwilson @KathyCurtisUoS @BSG_ERA @BsgTechAgeSig
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Final call for #SLTs #SLPs #SPs working with people with #aphasia! Our #multilingual survey about #decisionmaking closes 13/09/24. Please share and participate! @RockingAphasia @BCAphasia @NatAphasiaAssoc @Aphasia_Inst @BasAphasia @ARCaphasia @CATs_Aphasia @dyscoveraphasia
VAMCAST Study@VamcastStudy8 Aug 2024
Calling #SLTs #SLPs working with people with #aphasia - still time to complete our international survey about supported #decisionmaking Survey available in 希臘文 希腊语 Français Dansk Deutsch Ελληνικά Português Español Access more info & survey here mmu.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/for…
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Access survey here: mmu.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/for…
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.@volkmer_anna @jytteisaksen @AssuncaoMatos @rotherh1 @AnalisaMPais @RockingAphasia @BCAphasia @NatAphasiaAssoc @AphasiaAnswers @Aphasia_Inst @BasAphasia @ARCaphasia @CATs_Aphasia @ASHAWeb @dyscoveraphasia
VAMCAST Study@VamcastStudy8 Aug 2024
Calling #SLTs #SLPs working with people with #aphasia - still time to complete our international survey about supported #decisionmaking Survey available in 希臘文 希腊语 Français Dansk Deutsch Ελληνικά Português Español Access more info & survey here mmu.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/for…
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Calling #SLTs #SLPs working with people with #aphasia - still time to complete our international survey about supported #decisionmaking Survey available in 希臘文 希腊语 Français Dansk Deutsch Ελληνικά Português Español Access more info & survey here mmu.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/for…
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Are you an #SLT / #SLP working with people with #aphasia? Please consider participating in this international survey about supported #decisionmaking practice. @RCSLT @RCSLTResearch @MC_CEN_SaLT @volkmer_anna @ginni_bb @jytteisaksen @AssuncaoMatos @rotherh1 @AnalisaMPais
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Here's the direct link to access the survey bit.ly/3Wax2AP
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.@RockingAphasia @NatAphasiaAssoc @AphasiaAnswers @Aphasia_UQ
VAMCAST Study@VamcastStudy6 Jul 2024
Are you an #SLT / #SLP working with people with #aphasia? Please consider participating in this international survey about supported #decisionmaking practice. @RCSLT @RCSLTResearch @MC_CEN_SaLT @volkmer_anna @ginni_bb @jytteisaksen @AssuncaoMatos @rotherh1 @AnalisaMPais
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.@MCAsupporttool really enjoyed presenting an #aphasia #friendly poster at #IARC24 on our #VAMCAST study - lots of interest and excellent questions from other delegates from across the world! Wonderful conference that facilitates inclusion of people with #aphasia
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June is #AphasiaAwarenessMonth In our new research project COM-STAR, we will be working to support staff working with the 40% of stroke patients admitted to hospital who have #aphasia. 👀Sign up here cityunilondon.eu.qualtrics.c… to receive details of our lunchtime launch & survey 👀
School of Health & Medical (Clerkenwell)@CityUniHealth31 May 2024
New programme led by @sheffielduni & @CityUniLondon to improve NHS stroke care for communication-impaired patients #RightToRehab city.ac.uk/news-and-events/n… @MadelineCruice @RCSLTResearch @RCSLT
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It’s #VolunteersWeek & #AphasiaAwareness month! THANK YOU to our wonderful team of dedicated #volunteers We are very lucky to have a large & diverse team with a huge range of skills, interests, & life experiences 🫶 making up 80% of our #team #supporting pw #aphasia
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As well trials and studies, we share opportunities for people to get involved in all other stages of the research process. Patient and public involvement opportunities could include: · being a co-applicant on a grant application · helping to develop a project or trial · being part of a steering group , or · helping researchers understand the barriers to accessing research and how to overcome them. Discover more about research and how you can get involved: 🧬researchforthefuture.org/typ…
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🟡 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗿𝘂𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗻𝗼𝘄– 𝗞𝗢𝗞𝗨: 𝗣𝗣𝗜 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗽 People with knowledge of Hindi/Urdu to help develop a study investigating if the KOKU app can help increase physical activity amongst older South Asian adults. Message us or visit our website… researchforthefuture.org/stu…
Graphic containing the NHS and Research for the Future logos, featuring an image of an older South Asian couple. The illustration represents the 'KOKU PPI Group' study, evaluating an app to see if it can help increase physical activity amongst older South Asian people.

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Great meeting today with our #PPI group at speakeasy-aphasia.org.uk/ feeding back what a positive difference their involvement has made to our research - lots of practical support to improve recruitment, researcher training, data collection processes. Thank you for your commitment!
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The #VAMCAST study is featured in this month's @Research_Future newsletter⬇️. Please share!
Research for the Future
@Research_Future5 Feb 2024
The latest edition of our newsletter is now available to read online. This issue takes a look at a unique group of young people who are helping to shape research in Greater Manchester, as well as a roundup of studies and opportunities looking for people to take part. Read more... ▶ mailchi.mp/9d3f57d764dd/rftf…
Graphic featuring the Research for the Future logos with an image of a group of smiling young people. The title 'Issue 17, February 2024' indicates the latest edition of the Research for the Future newsletter, now available to read online. The image reflects engagement and enthusiasm among young participants.

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VAMCAST is recruiting! Have you had a #stroke (6+ months ago) and do you live in Bury, Salford, Oldham or Rochdale? We will visit volunteers in their homes to carry out the #MCAST #communication screen. Further information here: researchforthefuture.org/stu… via @Research_Future
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This month’s #StudyRoundup highlights opportunities to take part in research for: · EXTOD-Active · VAMCAST · ForeCAst · Omega-3 and skin ageing See our website for more info and to register your interest... researchforthefuture.org/stu…
Graphic featuring logos of NHS and Research for the Future. The headline reads 'Study Round Up for February 2024,' listing various research studies currently recruiting. Accompanied by an image of a smiling young woman of South Asian origin, promoting diversity in research participation and opportunities.

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This @NCAlliance_NHS study with @ManMetUni aims to help healthcare staff to support #stroke survivors with communication problems (aphasia) to make decisions about treatment or leaving hospital. Head to @research_future website for details
Research for the Future
@Research_Future16 Jan 2024
🟡 Recruiting now – VAMCAST People experiencing communication difficulties after a stroke to help develop a communication tool to support better decision making. Message us or visit our website… researchforthefuture.org/stu…
Graphic featuring logos of NHS and Research for the Future, accompanied by an image of an elderly man engaged in conversation with a healthcare professional. This visual represents the VAMCAST study, which aims to develop a communication screening tool. The goal is to assist healthcare staff in supporting stroke patients with communication problems to make informed decisions.

ALT Graphic featuring logos of NHS and Research for the Future, accompanied by an image of an elderly man engaged in conversation with a healthcare professional. This visual represents the VAMCAST study, which aims to develop a communication screening tool. The goal is to assist healthcare staff in supporting stroke patients with communication problems to make informed decisions.

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The best advocates for better #aphasia services are people with aphasia themselves with the support of family, friends and professionals. Pls tell all your aphasia community about this conference in Coventry, UK 14&15 April, 2024. Register here: forms.office.com/pages/respo… – at Brisbane, Queensland

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A stroke can damage the language areas of the brain. 🧠 This makes it hard to communicate, but our Communication Support Pack includes accessible information guides and tools to help you communicate with confidence. 💬 To find out more, visit: bit.ly/3pQxzpE
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